Hi Hans,

Up from Cape Town to Walvis Bay you can expect South Westerly winds from 15-25 knots most days. It can get quite rough as well, at times but it should be better than the south coast of South Africa. There are not too many places to stop, basically Luderitz and then Walvis Bay.  

This document describes it in detail, read the section on Sector 5, pages 115 to 143. Sailing Directions - Southwest Coast of Africa

This one may be good for getting to Cape Town: Sailing Directions - East Africa and the South Indian Ocean

In Walvis Bay the weather can vary a lot in winter with cold days between 12C and 17C and hot days between 20C and 35C.  The water is cold, between 9 and 13C.

I can show you around a bit and if you want to go further I can arrange it. You are also welcome to stay with us if you want a bit of time on dry land, I have space.

Interestingly many people here speak German, ich verstehe auch ganz gut aber, ich bin nicht so gut beim schreiben und reden.

Brazil is easy to get to from here, my sister sailed across in 1998 via St Helena, Ascension and Fernando de Noronha.

Stuff is not too expensive here if you earn Euro or USD. You do not need a visa if you are on an EU passport and want to stay less than 3 months.

That is what I know for now.

It would be really cool to meet you.

Robert

Hello Hans and Isabelle!  It was simply awesome meeting the two of you and your fantastic boat.  What a great experience it was to meet you both and to be on your Tiki 46.  She is a super boat and a real compliment to the two of you.  Well done with your creation!  I loved seeing all the ideas that you have on your vessel, and will definitely make use of what I have seen.  I look forward to having a sail on Wakataitea, will def make a plan!!  I will come visit again as soon as I can.  Cheers, Arthur.

You said some years ago that there is a bay just before the Auckland bridge, on the right hand side when you drive into town. it is full of "rotten" wharrams....

Is there still multiple "rotten" Wharrams in that bay?

John Young

Wharram International Network

Sydney

Australia

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